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Exhaust Gas Recirculation: Description and Operation


In the EGR system, a part of the exhaust gas is returned to the combustion chambers to lower the flame temperature during combustion. This results in lower nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gas.
The EGR system consists of:
1. EGR valve
2. Thermo-vacuum switch
3. Vacuum amplifier